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Bronze axehead found at Cornhill-on-Tweed, Berwickshire

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Postcard of Bronze axehead found at Cornhill-on-Tweed, Berwickshire.
000-100-034-300-C
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Bronze axehead found at Cornhill-on-Tweed, Berwickshire

This bronze axehead was found at Cornhill-on-Tweed in Berwickshire. It was probably made in Ireland between 2250 and 1900 BC.

The surface of the axehead is decorated with short punched marks.

The long-standing links between Ireland and Scotland brought many Irish objects and ideas to Scotland, including prestigious axeheads such as this one.


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Online ID: 000-100-034-300-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DC 126
Date: Between 2250 and 1900 BC
Material: Bronze; flat; with rudimentary flanges and splayed blade
Dimensions: 5.75" L x 2.75" max W
What: Axe, flanged
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Where: England, Northumberland, Cornhill-on-Tweed
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Description: Decorated bronze flat axe with rudimentary flanges and splayed blade, from Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland
References:
  • Clarke, D.V., Cowie, T.G., & Foxon, Andrew (eds). Symbols of power at the time of Stonehenge. Edinburgh: National Museums of Antiquities of Scotland, 1985, pp 95-6, 305. 
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